Tutorials

Questions about the Staatsbibliothek? Compact short videos show you how to use the library and help getting to know the houses and services. The tutorials are in German and subtitled in German and English.

Ordering and Borrowing

From research in StabiKat to ordering, borrowing, and collecting locations for books, access to online media, and the functions of your library account, you will learn the most important information in this video. Length: 4:15 min

How to use the WiFi?

You will learn, which WiFi networks are available, how and where to change your initial password for access, and how to register your mobile devices with the library's WiFi WLAN-SBB. Length: 2:50 min.

How to find your way around Unter den Linden?

This video gives a tour of the building. You start at the entrance, walk through the reading rooms and pass the main service areas. Length: 5:15 min.

How to find your way around Potsdamer Strasse? 

This video gives you a tour of the building. You start at the entrance, walk through the reading rooms and pass the main service area. Length: 3:48 min.

Read, study and work in the Stabi 

You'll learn how to access and use the Staatsbibliothek, interesting facts about the space, work and lounge areas, copying facilities, and everything you need to know to plan your (first) visit. Length: 2:29 min.